English Explanatory Dictionary

put someone through their paces

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To direct a horse to walk, canter, trot, etc.
  2. To test several or all functions or training of a person, animal, machine, etc.

Pronunciation

En-au-put one through one's paces.ogg

Word forms

put someone through their paces puts someone through their paces putting someone through their paces

Related words

move through the gears take for a spin
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